Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin ( / ˈ b uː n iː n / BOO -neen or / ˈ b uː n ɪ n / BOO -nin ; Russian: Ива́н Алексе́евич Бу́нин , IPA: [ɪˈvan‿əlʲɪkˈsʲejɪvʲɪdʑ‿ˈbunʲɪn] ; October 22 (Old Style October 10), 1870 – November 8, 1953) was the first Russian writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1933. He was known for his careful attention to detail in continuing the traditions of classical Russian literature in writing prose and poetry. The detailed and rich style of his poems and stories, known as “Bunin brocade,” is considered one of the most elaborate in the Russian language.
Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov was a Russian and Soviet writer who wrote novels and plays. His novel The Master and Margarita, which was published after his death, is considered one of the greatest works of the 20th century. He also wrote the novel The White Guard and the plays Ivan Vasilievich, Flight (also called The Run), and The Days of the Turbins.
Henry Charles Bukowski ( / b uː ˈ k aʊ s k i / boo- KOW -skee ; born Heinrich Karl Bukowski , German: [ ˈhaɪnʁɪç ˈkaʁl buˈkɔfski ] ; August 16, 1920 – March 9, 1994) was a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His writing was influenced by the social, cultural, and economic environment of his adopted home city of Los Angeles. Bukowski’s work focuses on the everyday lives of poor Americans, the process of writing, alcohol, relationships with women, and the challenges of work.
Lois McMaster Bujold ( / b uː ˈ ʒ oʊ l d / boo- ZHOHLD ; born November 2, 1949) is an American writer who creates stories in the science fiction and fantasy genres. She has won the Hugo Award for Best Novel four times, tying the record held by Robert A. Heinlein (excluding his Retro Hugos).
Carl Frederick Buechner ( / ˈ b iː k n ər / BEEK -nər ; July 11, 1926 – August 15, 2022) was an American writer, Presbyterian minister, preacher, and theologian. He wrote 39 published books. His career lasted more than 60 years and included many different types of writing.
William Frank Buckley Jr. (born William Francis Buckley; November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American writer, public thinker, political commentator, and novelist. He was born in New York City and first learned to speak Spanish before studying French and English as a child.
Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker Buck (June 26, 1892 – March 6, 1973) was an American writer and someone who helped others. She is most famous for The Good Earth, a book that sold the most copies in the United States in 1931 and 1932. This book earned her the Pulitzer Prize in 1932.
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir ( / ˈ b ʌ x ən / ; born 26 August 1875; died 11 February 1940) was a Scottish writer, historian, British Army officer, and politician who worked as Governor General of Canada, the 15th person to hold this role since Canada became a united country. As a young man, Buchan wrote poetry and stories, both fiction and non-fiction. He published his first novel in 1895 and later wrote more than 100 books, with The Thirty-Nine Steps being his most famous.
Martin Buber (German: [ˈmaʁtiːn̩ ˈbuːbɐ]; Hebrew: מרטין בובר; Yiddish: מארטין בובער; 8 February 1878 – 13 June 1965) was an Austrian-Israeli philosopher most famous for his ideas about dialogue, a way of thinking about life and human relationships that focuses on the difference between how people connect with others and how they see objects. Born in Vienna, Buber came from a family of Jews who followed religious traditions. However, he chose to study non-religious subjects in philosophy instead of following religious customs.
Eva Maria Brown (December 27, 1856 – February 12, 1917) was an American social reformer who worked to promote temperance, which means reducing alcohol use. She was the only woman in New England during her time who was officially registered as a legislative agent and counsel. This role allowed her to hold hearings before Massachusetts government committees and to question witnesses.